Tucson at the polls: Election Day 2026 in photos
Voters go to the polls to cast their ballots in the midterm elections on Nov. 3, 2026, around Tucson.
JoAnna Mendoza speaks to a crowd of supporters on election night inside Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
JoAnna Mendoza’s sister gets emotional while Mendoza thanks her for her endless support on election night, Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Supporters cheer as JoAnna Mendoza takes the stage at her election gathering at Westward Look Wyndham Tuesday night.
JoAnna Mendoza is greeted by Jose Alfreeo Salas, a supporter during her election night event inside Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026
JoAnna Mendoza walks out to a crowd of supporters at her election night party at a Tucson resort. Mendoza declared victory that night, and on Thursday NBC and Decision Desk HQ agreed with her.
US Representative Juan Ciscomoni speaking to supporters just before the results start rolling at a watch party on election night, Tucson, Ariz., November 3, 2026.
US Representative Juan Ciscomoni answers a few questions from the media at a watch party on election night, Tucson, Ariz., November 3, 2026.
US Representative Juan Ciscomoni looks overs one papers shortly before taking the stage to speak to his supporters at a watch party on election night, Tucson, Ariz., November 3, 2026.
One of the few people remaining at the Pima County Republican’s party watches the call for the Texas senate race shortly after 9 p.m. election night at Union Public House Tucson, Ariz., November 3, 2026.
A handful of people watch the results come in at the Pima County Republican’s watch party on election night at Union Public House Tucson, Ariz., November 3, 2026.
A JoAnna Mendoza supporter holds a sign that reads “I’m A Veteran, not a sucker of a loser” during an election night event at Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov.
JoAnna Mendoza chants “Sí se puede” to a crowd of supporters during her election night event inside Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Aidan Mendoza, son of JoAnna Mendoza records his mom during her election night event at Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
JoAnna Mendoza speaks to a crowd of supporters attending her election night event inside Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Supporters of JoAnna Mendoza jump for joy after the first wave of results to come in, Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Rio Grande performs as guests arrive at the JoAnna Mendoza election event inside Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Supporters listen as JoAnna Mendoza speaks at her election night event inside Westward Look Wyndham, 245 East Ina Road, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Democrat JoAnna Mendoza speaks to reporters Tuesday night during her election watch party at Tucson's Westward Look Wyndham. Mendoza held a lead over Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani in the race for congressional district 6, early results showed.
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N Wilmot Rd in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026.
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N Wilmot Rd in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026.
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at the Murphy-Wilmot Library, 530 N Wilmot Rd in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026.
Locals vote and drop off their ballots at the Woods Memorial Library polling center, 3455 North First Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Locals wait in line to vote at Woods Memorial Library, 3455 North First Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Locals vote and drop off their ballots at the Woods Memorial Library polling center, 3455 North First Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Voters head into the polls at Christ Lutheran Vail Church past the 75-foot limit signs in the parking lot, Tucson, Ariz., November 3, 2026.
A voter heads into Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School to drop of ballots, Tucson, Ariz., November 3, 2026.
A voter walks into the polling center at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Roman Catholic Church, 801 N Grande Ave. in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026.
A sign directs voters to the entrance of the polling center at Armory Park Center, 220 S 5th Ave, in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026.
An election protection volunteer stands outside of the Donna R. Liggins Recreation Center, 2160 N 6th Ave, in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026. Election protection is a non-partisan group and had volunteers at polling sites in pima county to help voters with any questions.
Locals vote and drop off their ballots at the Woods Memorial Library polling center, 3455 North First Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
A sign directs voters to the polling center at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Roman Catholic Church, 801 N Grande Ave. in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026.
Voters walk in and out of the polling center at Armory Park Center, 220 S 5th Ave, in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026.
Dalall Mohammad, far left, receives several burritos from Glenda Avalos, far right, after voting at Sam Lena-South Tucson Library, 1607 S 6th Ave. in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026. Mohammad brought her two children, Mario, second from left, and Zoe.
A voter walks into the polling center at Armory Park Center, 220 S 5th Ave, in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2026.
Raoul Garza, creator of the Evil Torta website hands out voting materials at Woods Memorial Library, 3455 North First Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
Raoul Garza, creator of the Evil Torta website carries his firearm while passing out voting materials at Woods Memorial Library, 3455 North First Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026.
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